Two brothers both expected to lose their eyesight are to create memories to treasure forever at Disneyland Paris.

Reece and Joel Duffield, aged five and seven, respectively, of north Hull, share the same rare genetic disorder – opticatrophy.

Last Christmas, Hull boxer Tommy Coyle surprised the boys by turning up at their home and promising them a trip to Disneyland.

BACKING: David Irving, principal of The Parks Academy, pictured here with Reece and Joel and their mum Amandy Reece, has praised the family

The pair, accompanied by parents Amanda Lilley and Michael Duffield, will make the trip soon, and The Parks Academy, in Orchard Park, where the children attend, have raised £400 spending money for treats and activities.

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Principal David Irving said: "It was lovely seeing their faces light up in December - it really was one of those special moments in life that you will never forget.

SURPRISE: Tommy Coyle visits brothers Joel and Reece Duffield at their north Hull home last December

"These boys will have the time of their lives at Disneyland Paris.

"Our academy also wanted to get involved and we've been supported by super supportive parents. We've held several bake sales.

"The boys' eyesight will deteriorate. They will be blind one day. But memories created at places like Disneyland Paris will not fade."

PROUD: Amanda Lilley with her boys Joel (left) and Reece

Mr Irving said Reece and Joel are "fantastic" children, who have grown to accept their fates.

"Reece's eyesight is deteriorating faster than Joel's," he said. "So he has been learning Braille first. The lady from the IPASS team, who comes into the academy to teach him this important skill, has been absolutely amazed at the progress he's made. He now knows the full Braille alphabet.

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Mr Irving said as immensely sad the boys' plight is, no one is giving in.

"This is something we have to get on and deal with," he said. "The boys have a wonderful family and everyone is committed to ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed to lead happy and fulfilled lives."

BROTHERLY LOVE: Joel (right) and Reece Duffield are supporting each other

Hull Children's University and Andrew Earle's World of Travel are also contributing to the brothers' trip.